Yaseen Gaffar
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A joint law-enforcement operation brought an end to illicit abalone transportation along the scenic R44 on Thursday 15 October, marking the third major perlemoen bust in the Helderberg region in under three weeks.
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The governance crisis at Stormhaven Park retirement village in Somerset West has escalated dramatically following a scathing Western Cape High Court judgment that dismissed an urgent application brought by the estate’s board of trustees and slapped them with a personal costs order.
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After weeks of competitive action, Sir Lowrians RFC emerged as the champions of the 2026 edition, defeating Eersterivier RFC 28-13 in the Cup final to claim the ultimate prize.
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Helderberg Cricket Club (HCC) enjoyed a spirited start to their 2026-’27 WPCA First Division C Ama20 campaign, securing a brilliant opening victory over Hanover Park CC before narrowly missing out in a nail-biter against Belhar CC.
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ACE Models Helderberg was named Franchise of the Year at the annual ACE Models National Conference, held at Emerald Resort and Casino in Vanderbijlpark, for the second consecutive year.
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After 38 consecutive years as a cornerstone of South Africa’s summer sporting calendar, the Trans Agulhas Challenge will not take place in 2026, as organisers pause the iconic event to secure a new headline sponsor for a triumphant return in 2027.
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The commotion over the weekend saw several videos posted online showing crowds drinking openly, obstructing traffic, and disturbing the peace along the promenade, prompting renewed community demands for stricter enforcement and immediate consequences for bylaw offenders.
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The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate has officially launched a major road-resurfacing initiative across nine Somerset West neighborhoods this week, aimed at repairing worn infrastructure and improving commuter safety.
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A high-speed pursuit along the N2 highway from Grabouw to Gordon’s Bay ended in the arrest of a suspect and the seizure of more than 2 000 illegal abalone on Tuesday night (6 October).
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The drastic intervention, spearheaded by draft amendments to the Second-Hand Goods Act, aims to choke off the untraceable financial incentives that fuel widespread cable theft, blackouts, and infrastructure destruction across the nation.
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